Hail history for Swansboro, North Carolina
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Swansboro since 1998, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Swansboro
- Last hail
- May 15, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Mar 22, 2014
14 reports on 9 days since 1998 · #156 of 255 North Carolina places
Hail map · Swansboro
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Swansboro
The latest hail report in and around Swansboro is from May 15, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 15, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Swansboro logged 11 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 22% more than the median North Carolina town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #156 of 255 North Carolina cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Swansboro accounts for 7% of the 193 reports filed in Onslow County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median North Carolina town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on March 22, 2014 near 0.69 N Swansboro.
Reports were down 63% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2008, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (29% of reports); 71% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Swansboro 0.6
- Onslow County 6.4
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Swansboro 7
- Onslow County 50
- Median North Carolina town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Swansboro 0%
- Onslow County 2%
- Median North Carolina town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2024 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Swansboro | Onslow | 20:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2008 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 N Swansboro | Onslow | 13:10 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Swansboro | Onslow | 17:11 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Bear Creek | Onslow | 16:57 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Swansboro | Onslow | 13:12 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 43%
- 1–2 in 8 57%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Swansboro | Onslow | 17:11 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Bear Creek | Onslow | 16:57 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Swansboro | Onslow | 11:34 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Swansboro | Onslow | 20:23 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.84 ESE Shell Rock Lndg | Onslow | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Swansboro | Onslow | 13:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2008 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 N Swansboro | Onslow | 13:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Swansboro | Onslow | 13:04 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Swansboro | Onslow | 15:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Swansboro | Onslow | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Swansboro | Onslow | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Swansboro | Onslow | 14:18 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Swansboro
- Piney Green 17 km · 12
- Jacksonville 24 km · 72
- Newport 25 km · 16
- Maysville 25 km · 12
- Havelock 32 km · 37
- Half Moon 33 km · 13
- Pollocksville 36 km · 10
- Richlands 44 km · 25
Questions about hail in Swansboro
How often does it hail in Swansboro, North Carolina?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Swansboro since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #156 of 255 North Carolina places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Swansboro?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Swansboro?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on March 22, 2014 near 0.69 N Swansboro. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Swansboro?
The most recent report in this data is from May 15, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Swansboro had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was May 15, 2024.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.